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Appendix C 1

Appendix C – New and Revised Local Laws and Regulations

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON RIVERWALK DISTRICT C DESIGN GUIDELINES

March 26, 2010

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Applicability

3.0 Site Planning

4.0 Parking and Circulation

5.0 Architectural Design Guidelines

6.0 Utilitarian Aspects of Buildings

7.0 Lighting

8.0 Landscaping

1.0 PURPOSE

The goal of this document is to provide an established set of clear and usable design guidelines and

criteria for creating an energetic waterfront Village experience in the Riverwalk C District. These

guidelines should assist the designer in developing an acceptable site and building design based on the

existing scale and pedestrian character of the Village. These guidelines are intended to be flexible and

allow creativity and variation in the design of buildings and to encourage an overall pedestrian oriented

streetscape.

2.0 APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this section shall apply to all development within the Riverwalk C District (see Figure

1). Any addition, remodeling, relocation, or construction requiring a building permit within the Riverwalk

C District shall adhere to these guidelines. The design elements of each project, such as site layout,

architecture, landscaping, and parking design, will be reviewed on a comprehensive basis. The Village of

Clayton may interpret these design guidelines with some flexibility in their application to specific

projects. The guidelines will be utilized during the Village’s site plan review process to encourage the

highest level of design quality, while at the same time providing the flexibility necessary to encourage

creativity on the part of the project designers. The overall objective is to ensure that the intent and spirit

of the guidelines are followed. Unless there is a compelling reason, these guidelines shall be followed.

Generally, the Village will not waive a guideline unless the project designer can demonstrate that such a

waiver will facilitate an innovative or otherwise preferable design concept.

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Figure 1: Riverwalk C District boundary within the Village of Clayton

3.0 SITE PLANNING

Site planning refers to the arrangement of buildings and parking areas, the size and location of

pedestrian spaces and landscaping, and how these features relate to one another. Site design addresses

the scale and size of outdoor spaces, spaces between buildings and parking areas and the relationship of

site elements that create a comfortable pedestrian environment.

1) Pedestrian linkages to nearby neighborhoods and properties should be provided

whenever appropriate and feasible.

2) On larger sites, focal points should be developed to create a definite sense of

identification. Plazas, landscape, artwork, textured pavement, universally accessible

changes in pavement levels, and vertical building features may be combined to create

focal points and identity.

3) Site plans should balance the need to provide adequate vehicular access, with the need

to eliminate unnecessary driveway entrances and provide access points that are

coordinated with other properties.

4) Each project is encouraged to have its own identity, yet any site development should

integrate with adjacent properties to provide functional and aesthetically designed

vehicular and pedestrian circulation. (See Figure 2).

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5) Buildings should be sited and designed so that there are no barriers or other elements

emphasizing property boundaries. Care should be taken when addressing the interface

between two or more properties. Property lines should not be treated as walls and

barriers.

6) Buildings should be oriented to maximize views of the waterfront and create and define

usable outdoor spaces.

7) Due to the high visibility of corner properties, extra care should be given to building

orientation and articulation (see section 5.2 Corner Buildings). Significant buildings with

prominent architectural features should be located near corners and intersections

whenever possible.

8) Buildings should be sited close to the street with their front facades facing the street

similar to existing traditional village buildings.

9) Plazas and open spaces should be designed to be welcoming and inviting to visitors.

10) Site furniture and light fixtures should reflect the same design concepts as the public

right-of-way street furniture.

Figure 2: Example build-out plan for the Frink America Property within the Riverwalk C District. Note

the plan’s integration of the existing street grid pattern and building masses that relate to

adjacent properties

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4.0 PARKING AND CIRCULATION

This section is intended to ensure that parking lot designs are attractive and functional while at the

same time meeting parking regulations.

1) Whenever possible new construction should accommodate inside the block surface

parking lots with adequate directional signage at the street edge.

2) Rear entrances to buildings should be provided where inner-block parking is provided.

3) Parking lots should provide areas for bicycle and motorcycle parking.

4) Driveways to parking lots should be located as far from street intersections as possible

so that adequate stacking room along the street is maintained. A minimum distance of

100 feet is recommended.

5) Where possible, the entrance to parking lots should be located on side streets to

maintain the pedestrian flow and avoid conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians on

the main frontage.

6) Limit the number of curb cuts on public streets. Common driveways that provide access

to more than one site are encouraged.

7) Shared parking between adjacent businesses and/or developments is encouraged so

long as parking for businesses does not adversely impact adjacent residential areas.

8) When walls are used to screen parking, breaks should be provided to allow pedestrian

circulation, and the walls should be low enough for safety and security purposes. Walls

need to be finished and designed to compliment surrounding development.

4.1 Parking Lot Area Planting

Landscaping within parking lots should be given special consideration. These areas are typically located

out of the public right-of-way and may contain different planting materials than a neighboring street. To

this end, these guidelines should provide a parking lot designer with the direction needed to create a

functional environment that will blend with the Village areas.

1) Appropriate lighting and landscaping should be provided as per Village standards,

including shade trees and lamp posts based on the existing Village style (see section 7.0

Lighting).

2) Landscaping should be provided at the rear of buildings next to parking areas.

3) A 5-foot minimum landscaping buffer should be provided between parking areas and

public rights-of-way.

4) Trees should be located throughout a parking lot and not merely at the ends of parking

rows.

5) Landscaping within parking areas should be protected from encroaching vehicles by

granite curbing.

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6) Trash enclosures and loading areas provided in the parking areas should be screened

with landscaping or wall materials.

7) The height of landscaping adjacent to parking stalls is important to allow the opening of

side doors and to allow for vehicle overhang.

8) Landscape islands should be a minimum of 9’ in width to allow for tree growth and to

avoid tree trunks from being hit.

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features are screened from publicroads or trails.

F. LandscapeJ. A continuous green buffer,

at least 90 feet, to be measuredfrom the edge of the blacktop orpavement, albng Routes 12 and 12Eand 50 feet deep along the otherroads and trails, shall be retained.This buffer shall consist of nativetree and shrubs, as well as fields,meadows and lawn areas. Bikepaths and/or sidewalks may beconstructed within this landscapebuffer. This buffer re'l.uirement shallnot apply in the immediate areaaround existing .residences locatedwithin the buffer area.

2. To the maximum extentpractical existing trees, lawns andShrubs shall be preserved, unlessthey are proposed to be replacedby native trees or other nativevegetation deemed appropriate by

, the Planning Board.3. Trees m appropriate screening

shall be planted as deemednecessary by the l1lanning Board toreduce visibility of new structuresfrom public roads or trails.

4. Clear-cutting of trees shall beprohibited in any location wheresuch c1ear-cutting would alter thecrestline of a ridge wlien that crestline is viewed from any publiclyaccessible place.

G.l'\rchitecture1. Existing structures with historic

or architectural significance,including barns shall be retained tothe extent practical. Alterations to

. such structures shall be"rompatlblewith the architecture of the existingstructure. New structures shall notnegatively impact IiistoriClstructwesin their vicinity. .

2. The Planning' Board shallconsult the Building' FonnGuidelines referred to in theRreamble considering anyapplications under this section.

H. ,Maximum Footprint.Ii. lJlaximum footprint of 30,000

square feet is recommended fornonresidential structures. Note:This maximum footprint wouldexclude agricultural structures,structures used' in connectionwith educational, religious, orcharitable uses, mobile home parks,campgrounds and all structureslegally completed or granted abuilding permit. Special Permit,Site Plan !,pproval, or varianceprior to the adoption of this update.The Dumn.c:e of thic rp.n.. ;r........~_. :-

"Trucking Tenninals". "Shopping Centers"Vll. AR'FICLE Vll (!'!N) - Off­

Premises Sign shall be amendedby adding the following provisionthereto:

9. In the SPO District no off­premises signs shall be permittedexcept that signs not exceeding four(4) square feet directing the publicto specific establishments may bepermitted with Site Plan Approvalby the Planning Board.

Vlll. The following Article shallbe added in>mediately followingArticle Vll:

ARTICLE Vll - A. SPO-Scenic Protection Overlay DistrictRegulations:

A. In each Zoning District whichhas the SPO District overlayec~.

the unaerlying District regulationsas outlined in ARTICLE Vremain applicable excep~ as theyare specifically modified by theprovi~ions o~ this Article for all landlying within the SPO District.

B. Single wide mobile homes areprohibited within the 'SPlil District.

e. Site ~Ian ApprovalRequirement: Within. the SPODistrict, Site Plan approval shall berequired for the following uses andactivities (including multi-familyresiaential uses that are .otherwiseaIlowed without site plan review by'Schedule "'-Use Restrictiolls): .

I. Construction of any structuregreater than 700 s!luare feet in.footprint; including' resiOentialstructures, on an existing.undevelop:ed property (an area iliatlacks inffustrilcture, services aridbuildings) [AS OF ADOPiI10N].

2. In any location that is visiblefrom a Publicly Accessible Place:(any land or structure that is open tothe general public, such as a publicroad, park, public school, recreationarea... conservation area, or H!-ace ofpublic accommodation, such "'i arestaurantor.hotel, excluding privateretail and service Businesses, offices·and other private property which isopen to the public). Grading or otheralteration of more than one (I) acreof natural landscape, includiiJg theconstruction of roads and drivewaysshall require Site-Plan approval.

D. SitePlanApproval Exemptions:Within the SPO District, the Site­Plan approval requirement shall not·apply to the following:

1. Agricultuial uses, exceptfor agriculture structures with afoo!print exceeding 10,000 sQu!U'e

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PUBLIC NOTICEAMENDMENTS TO

TOWN OF CLAYTONZONING ORDINANCE (LWRP)

I. PREAMBLE - The Preambleto the Town of Clayton ZoningOrdinance shall be amended to readas follows:

PREAMBLE:A. The Town of Clayton

encourag~s development thatis compatible with the existingDevelopment character of themuoicipality. To that end, the TownBoard hereby adopts as advisoryguidelines the illustrated designfeatures as proffered by, the NewYork Planning Federation in thepublications" entitled "HamletDesign Guidelines ll and "RuralGuidelines" (hereafter "theGuidelines").

B. Subject to the foregoing, andfor the purpose of promoting thepublic health, safety and generalwelfare and encouraging the mostdestralile use for which the lana ineach Qistrict may be adapted, witha view to conserving the "alue ofbuildings and of enhancing theunique scenic and aesthetic valuesof the Thousand Islands areas ofthe Town, as well as promotingthe highest and best use of landthroughout the Town, pursuanl tothe authority conferred By ArticleXVI of the Town Law of the Stateof New YorK, and in accordancewith a comprehensive plan withreasonable consideration for, among.other things, the ~haracter of eachDistrict and its peculiar suitabilityfor particular use, the Town Boardof the Town of Clayton and theCounty of Jefferson, State of NewYork, hereby ordains and enacts thisOrdinance asiqllows:'

n. ARTICLE II (B) - Definitionsshall be amended by adding thefollowing definition:

Public Accessible Place: Anyland or structure that is open to thegeneral public, such as a pulllic road,park. public school, recreation area,conservation area, or place of publicaccommodationlsuch as a restaurantor 'hotel, ex.cluding private retailand service businesses, offices, andother private property which is opento the pUblic.

Place of Public Accommodation:Public accommodation shall bedefined as "an establishment eitheraffecting interstate commerce orsupported by state action, and falling

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SPO - Scenic Protection Overlay scenic character and will be cited sources.District aesthetically compatible with its K. Photographic Simulations

Findings and Purpose: Special surroundings. In connection with itsprotection of scenic road corridors 2. Will minimize the removal of consideration of a site-plan reviewis necessary to preserve the native._ -vegetation, ·except. where appli~atian within. the SIIO.District,attractive rural and historic quality such removal may be necessary to the Planning Board ma:l reguire theof the Town. The purpose of this open up or prevent the blockage of applicant to conduct ~ photographicsection is to regulate land uses scenic views and panoramas from simulation in oraer to determinewithin designated scenic corridors publicly accessible places. whether ar not a proposed structureto protect the Town's scenic beauty 3. Will locate and cluster buildings or activity will when ~iewed from aand rural character. This section and other structures in a. manner publicly accessible place adverselyis intended to apply to those road that minimizes their visibility from affect scenic quality.corridors that are visible to the public places. L. Waiverspublic and that substantially retain 4. Will not result in clearing 'Fhe Planning Board maytheir scenic character. a building site area. including waive one or more of the specific

Boundaries: The SPO District accessory structures and parking requirements of this section upon aincludes land lying within 800 feet areas (excluding the area required written finding that such waiver willof the center line of NY State Routes for driveways, parking and utility not impair the scenic preservation12 and 12E within the Waterfront access), greater than one (I) acre purposes af the spa District. AnyRevit31ization Area boundary. in area. This building site area shall development which is the subject

IV. ARTI€LE lll. B shall be be designated on the appro,al plan of a .detailed visual assessment asamended to reflect the boundaries by a "building envelope" and all part of an Environmental Impactof tlie SPO District on the Town buildings and parking areas shall be StatemenC shall be eligible for suchZoning Map. located within the building envelope. waivers if supported by SEQR

V. ARTICLE V District Clearing for such disposal systems findings.Regul~tions Schedule A - Use shall occur, to the maximum extentRegulations shall be amended to' practical, where it will not detractadd the following thereto: from the visual protection purposes

SPO Scenic Protection Overlay of this section.District - All applicable District 5. Will consider the use ofregulations ofihe underlying Zoning shared driveways and access toDistrict remain in effect ex~ept as adjacent parcels. The minimumthey are specifically modified by the recoinrnended spacing betweenprovisions of Article VII-A. driveways on the same side of the

VI. ARTICLE V - District stre~t is 400 feet. Access connectionsRegulations Schedule A shall on opposite sides of the streetbe amended by deleting "Race should be aligned or offset so asTracks" from Uses Requiring Site to eliminate left-turn conflicts. ThePlan Approval within the AR - Planning Board, as part of Site-PlanAgric.uItural and Rural Residential review, should evaluate the effectDistrict, and moving the following of proposed driveway locations onfrom Uses Requiring Site Plan development of abutting properties.Approval to Uses Requiring Proposals for shared driveways m'!!ySpecial Use Permit within the AR - require cross access easements (seeAgricultural and Rural Residential figures I' and 2).District: 6.Will compl)l with the

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